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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
814 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

NCZ107-140800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0027.250714T0200Z-250714T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
814 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
  other factors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/12 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1       N/A     Minor
 14/01 PM     5.3        0.6        1.2       N/A      None
 15/01 AM     6.0        1.3        1.2       N/A     Minor
 15/01 PM     5.3        0.6        1.0       N/A      None
 16/02 AM     5.7        1.0        1.0       N/A     Minor
 16/02 PM     5.3        0.6        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

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